Best Tank Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Climb every mountain 20:15

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6d ago20:15

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Robotic exoskeletons have a long, murky history. In Snowdonia, Matteo Pini straps on an AI-powered suit and discovers the awkward, exhilarating future of assisted movement.By Tank Magazine

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How to unlock your team’s creative potential 33:57

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To get the most out of your talent, you need to create an environment that allows them to thrive. Nobody knows this better than Indra Nooyi, who spent 12 years as the CEO of PepsiCo. Her drive to support talent underpinned the initiatives that transformed the company. Hear her conversation with host Reid Hoffman in this episode from our archive. Su…

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Resurrecting dire wolves is just the beginning for Colossal Biosciences’ Ben Lamm 33:31

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In this encore episode of Rapid Response, we revisit a scientific breakthrough that set the internet ablaze: The ‘de-extinction’ of the dire wolf. While many celebrated Colossal Biosciences’ announcement, the experiment also sparked controversy throughout the scientific community — namely the ethics of birthing and re-wilding extinct animals, and w…

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The Salesforce CFO who left to save lives 39:06

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After serving as Chief Legal Officer and then CFO at Salesforce, Amy Weaver sought a new challenge. She is now CEO of Direct Relief, which she tells host Jeff Berman is "the largest, most efficient, most effective, and most impactful global humanitarian group that you may never have heard of.” Weaver reveals scale lessons from Salesforce and how sh…

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Mailbag: Yo-Yos, Sandboxes, and Encores 1:06:41

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Decoder Ring listeners write in with some excellent mysteries, and for our last episode of the year we’re solving three of them. Why do children play in boxes full of sand? Why do rock bands pretend like the show is over when everybody knows they’re coming back for an encore? And what was up with those school assemblies where you’d get to skip clas…

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THANK YOU for 2025 & IRL Talks: Chrigel Glanzmann (ELUVEITIE)| Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.19 14:50

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Join Kiki in the final episode of 2025 as she reflects on the journey of the Bleeding Metal podcast. This episode then features a candid conversation with Chrigel Glanzmann from ELUVEITIE, recorded before the concert in Helsinki during the band’s tour with ARCH ENEMY. Dive into discussions about resilience, following dreams, and the evolving inclus…

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Lessons of Rapid Response for 2026 24:36

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This year delivered whiplash: geopolitics, tariffs, and technology all shifting at once. And heading into 2026, the disruption isn’t easing up. In this special episode, host Bob Safian distills five hard-won lessons from Rapid Response this year on how to lead when the ground won’t stop moving. You’ll hear standout moments from Brian Chesky, Clara …

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A Pink Armadillo? Learn Why the Founder of Texan Christmas Saw an Opportunity in the Holiday Ornament Category. 27:03

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A pink armadillo and a pastel snake for a holiday ornament? A Longhorn did that! Listen to how Texan Christmas founder Laura Ainsworth, BS '08, took a classic product and disrupted the industry with marketing and unique color choices. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Sh…

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TANK Mix: PVA 1:22:39

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In anticipation of their forthcoming album No More Like This, this week’s TANK Mix comes from London trio PVA – a set of hard-hitting dancefloor heaters and slow-building ambient techno.Tracklist:Gerry Read – Never Kissed An AngelMove D – Inside the FreeroMoodymann – Dem Young SconiesSuokas – FermentsAvalon Emerson – Quoi!Ty Desray – I’m So Gratefu…

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Drive-in cinema 16:39

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Once a lakeside haven for Europe’s elite, Locarno has evolved into a stage for the politics and poetics of cinema. Cici Peng reports from the town's 78th annual Film Festival.By Tank Magazine

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Make the office a destination, not just an obligation 36:19

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With over two billion in annual revenue and nearly 7,000 employees, Gensler has cemented itself as a global icon in architecture and design. Host Jeff Berman talks with co-CEO Elizabeth Brink and global co-chair Andy Cohen about why the company has doubled down on a collaborative leadership model, the ways AI is disrupting their industry, and how t…

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IRL Talks: Ian Roberts aka. Tank the Tech | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.18 19:44

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In this short but very special episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, Tank The Tech discusses his experiences as ELECTRIC CALLBOY’s tour manager, as well as the challenges of moving to Germany, and the realities of touring with an internationally acclaimed band. Tank emphasizes the importance of transparency in the music industry and the backlash h…

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Kara Swisher takes on big tech, from Apple to Nvidia 36:05

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Can ChatGPT dethrone Gemini? Is Tim Cook capable of leading Apple into the next wave of AI? As 2025 winds down, journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher joins Rapid Response to cut through the noise and decode what’s really happening across OpenAI, Meta, Google, and more. Swisher also sizes up the state of Disney, Netflix, and the escalating biddin…

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Giant Noise Founder on NYC, Building a PR Agency Out of Her Garage, Longhorn Tattoos, and Study Breaks Magazine 29:38

21d ago29:38

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This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Elaine Garza, BA '94, Life Member, three-time Longhorn 100 winner and the founder of Giant Noise—a PR force in Texas and beyond. Giant Noise is a Texas-based public relations, creative, and digital media agency, founded in Austin in 2006. They blend Southern roots with national reach, helping their clients connect …

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A warning for business leaders: Aspiring autocrats tank economies 21:50

23d ago21:50

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How does a country sliding toward autocracy affect its economy? Political scientist and author Barbara F Walter offers data-driven insights about why the murky middle ground between democracy and autocracy is bad for business. She talked with host Jeff Berman live on stage at the 2025 Masters of Scale Summit. Walter’s book: https://bookshop.org/p/b…

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Hope is dope 11:07

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What connects Obama, Zohran Mamdani and Lily Allen? Masoud Golsorkhi investigates in the editor's letter, read by Caroline Issa and taken from the 2025 Travel issue of TANK.By Tank Magazine

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TANK Mix: Authentically Plastic 52:30

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Kampala-based visionary Authentically Plastic brings “free form fuckery” and slamming electronic sound design to this week's TANK Mix.Photo by Ryan MolnarBy Tank Magazine

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The business behind OnlyFans, with CEO Keily Blair 29:37

25d ago29:37

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In less than a decade, OnlyFans says it has grown into a business earning $7 billion a year. The digital platform is known for letting its 4 million creators share exclusive – often NSFW – content with more than 400 million paying users. So far, creators have earned $25 billion using OnlyFans. CEO Keily Blair revealed what’s next for the brand with…

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“Videomate: Men” (Encore) 39:03

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Videomate: Men was a VHS tape released in 1987 featuring 60 single men pitching themselves as dates to women on the other side of the TV screen: “The love of your life could be on your TV tonight!” the box reads. In retrospect, Videomate: Men is a bizarre and hilarious time capsule, but at the time it was one of many manifestations of what was know…

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Embrace the multihyphenate career, with Chief’s Alison Moore 27:07

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A recent New York Times headline — “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?” sparked a firestorm across social media. Bob Safian welcomes a leader pushing back on this notion with data and nuance: Alison Moore, CEO of Chief, the prestigious network for senior women executives. Drawing from an exclusive nationwide survey of women leaders, Moore unpacks how ev…

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Bala Co-Founder on Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Fitness Brand, Shark Tank, and Tiff's Treats Cookies 29:10

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Those really cool Bala Bangles? A Longhorn did that! ⭐ Learn how Natalie Holloway, BA '10, bootstrapped her fitness brand on Hello Longhorn this week! Bala, believes beautiful, functional fitness equipment will change the way you move. Learn more about Bala: All Products – Bala Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/con…

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TANK Mix: Chino Amobi “Texas Edition” 1:15:14

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This week's mix is from Chino Amobi, who had the following to say on its inspiration: “ This mix of songs is dedicated to the time I've spent in Texas and the influence it had on my album Christian Nihilism. Each artist featured is or has been Texas based at some point, past and present”Tracklist:nicodxmvs - Divinity Barrett Avner - Usnudo - de aqu…

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History makes people make history 10:35

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In the wake of the insurgent AI takeover and Israel's flagrant disregard for international law in its assault on Gaza, Masoud Golsorkhi reflects on Jia Zhang-ke's 2024 film Caught by the Tides, and the momentous consequences that individual action can have upon history at large.By Tank Magazine

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Pod Friends: Remote Songwriting & Production w/ Cody Johnstone | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.17 47:14

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki talks to podcast friend and music producer Cody Johnstone, who shares his journey from a young musician in Canada to a successful producer and session musician. Cody discusses his influences, his work with Lindsay Schoolcraft, and his unique experiences creating wrestling themes. Together the…

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Replay: Dinner table wisdom with Danny Meyer 36:16

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Danny Meyer is best known as the founder of Shake Shack and the legendary restaurants of his Union Square Hospitality Group in New York City. He joined host Jeff Berman in 2024 for the first Masters of Scale Live, presented by Capital One Business. Later in the conversation, Danny’s daughter, Hallie Meyer, joined them on stage. Hallie is busy scali…

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Beyond the Parade: Macy’s navigates tariffs, turbulence and retail evolution 23:18

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This Thursday marks the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Macy’s Inc. chairman and CEO Tony Spring joins Rapid Response with a behind-the-scenes preview of what to expect. It’s been a tumultuous year for the legacy retailer, shaped by new tariffs, shifting consumer habits, and the constant flip between “wartime” and “peacetime” leader…

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Re-Release: Lovevery Founder on building a company that empowers parents 27:57

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This week on Hello Longhorn, we are introducing you to Longhorn 100 winner and co-founder of Lovevery, Roderick Morris, BA, BBA '95. Their goal is to make parents feel confident. Lovevery's comprehensive support system provides stage-based learning and play for children, and research-backed guidance that empowers parents. The company is best known …

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Possible: Steve Kerr and Kris Brown on leadership and purpose in sports 1:00:49

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What does it take to turn tragedy into advocacy, and advocacy into lasting change? This week, Reid and Aria are talking to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Kris Brown, president of Brady, the nation’s oldest gun violence prevention organization. Together, they explore how sports, storytelling, and civic engagement can move the needle on one of Am…

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TANK Mix: Baltra 1:00:48

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Ahead of the release of his tender new EP “In the Afterglow”, Baltra brings an hour of dreamy house textures to this week's TANK Mix.Tracklist: Basic Soul Unit - LuvwithinChasing Kurt - From The Inside (Henrik Schwarz Remix)Braga Circuit - Break It DownCamille Doe - Bounce Back (Main Phase Remix)Baltra - Another BabyStereo Translation - Take Me Awa…

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Market collapse 18:23

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From the jolly naffness of Changing Rooms to the glitz of Selling Sunset, TV shows about property reveal that as housing becomes less attainable, its value in entertainment skyrockets. Caroline Issa reads from Billie Muraben's essay on the strange world of contemporary housing.By Tank Magazine

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Living Loudly w/ Bif Naked | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.16 29:07

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki interviews Canadian rock icon Bif Naked, who discusses the new documentary about her life, her experiences in the Rock scene of the 80s, her journey through cancer, and her thoughts on feminism and the music industry. Bif shares her insights on the changes in the live music scene, her way of …

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How to be 'fearless' in the AI age, with Fei-Fei Li and Reid Hoffman 24:26

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The brilliant computer scientist Fei-Fei Li is often called the Godmother of AI. She talks with host Reid Hoffman about why scientists and entrepreneurs need to be fearless in the face of an uncertain future. Li was a founding director of the Human-Centered AI Institute at Stanford and is now an innovator in the area of spatial intelligence as co-f…

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How Protein Muscled Its Way to the Top 44:50

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Americans are currently besotted with protein. It’s touted as being good for muscle growth, weight loss, skincare, mental acuity, longevity, and much else besides. It’s sold to men, women, children, the elderly— you can even buy protein for your pets. The protein supplement market alone is worth $21 billion and growing—and extra protein is being ad…

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AI: The new frontier for mental health support? 29:36

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In recent weeks, OpenAI faced seven lawsuits alleging that ChatGPT contributed to suicides or mental health breakdowns. To spotlight the controversial relationship between AI and mental health, host Bob Safian is joined on stage at Innovation@Brown Showcase by Brown University's Ellie Pavlick, director of a new institute dedicated to exploring AI a…

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ZenBusiness Co-Founder on Her Journey from Iran to the Forty Acres, Helping Entrepreneurs and That Eggroll Cart on Campus 29:43

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Meet Shanaz Hemmati, BS '85, and co-founder of ZenBusiness on this week's episode of Hello Longhorn! ZenBusiness is a company that provides an easy, all-in-one platform and trusted guidance for small business owners. They've consolidated all the tools, services, and expert support needed to start, run, and grow a successful business. Think of it as…

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Faisal Devji on the rise and fall of global Islam 49:33

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Masoud Golsorkhi speaks to Faisal Devji on his new book Waning Crescent, an inquiry into why the Islamic movements of the 20th century – militancy, modernism, Islamism – have all run out of steam.By Tank Magazine

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TANK Mix: The Garden of Earthly Delights with Ruth Mascelli & Mary Hanson Scott 1:27:21

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To celebrate the release of their collaborative album “Esoteric Lounge Music Now”, Ruth Mascelli and Mary Hanson Scott present a mix of noirish exotica and downtempo trip-hop. In their words, 'We each did one half of the mix and it's a non-comprehensive tour of the esoteric lounge sub genre as well as some of our personal inspirations for the recor…

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The future of crypto, with Coinbase’s Emilie Choi 22:43

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When Emilie Choi first left Linkedin to go work at a crypto company called Coinbase, her old colleagues thought she made a big mistake. But after surviving a crypto winter, she’s become a key figure in the rise of the company – and the industry. Now Coinbase President and COO, Choi talked with host Reid Hoffman about the operating lessons that enab…

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Pod Friends: Metal gossip w/ Karina Coss (Henki Press) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.15 33:51

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In this episode of the series “Pod Friends” of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, Kiki welcomes fellow Metal journalist Karina Coss from Henki Press. They discuss their friendship, their journeys into metal journalism, and the cultural nuances of music in Finland and Latin America. Karina shares her journey from being a music lover to bringing Henki Press…

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The Slate Culture Gift Guide 49:44

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Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they…

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How to get funded now: VCs Reid Hoffman, Aileen Lee, and Stacy Brown-Philpot, with Van Jones 27:31

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Reid Hoffman, Stacy Brown-Philpot, and Aileen Lee are three of the most successful, legendary leaders and investors in Silicon Valley. (The term “unicorn” for a startup valued at a billion dollars? Well, Aileen coined that.) This power trio sat down with journalist Van Jones live onstage at the 2025 Masters of Scale Summit, October 8 in San Francis…

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Loewy Law Firm Founder on Law School, Billboards, and Why More Lawyers Should Use Social Media 31:10

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This week on Hello Longhorn, meet Adam Loewy, JD '03, Life Member. Loewy is one of the top personal injury lawyers in Austin. https://personalinjurylawyersaustintx.com/ Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn is a weekly Texas Exes podcast introducing you …

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Remarkable People: David Chang is 'Steve Jobs with a knife" 32:00

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What happens when a world-class chef learns that success doesn’t taste like he imagined? David Chang—the culinary force behind Momofuku and author of Eat a Peach—joins Guy Kawasaki to talk about ambition, burnout, scaling the unscalable, and learning to trade Michelin stars for family time. From plumbing disasters to poetic revelations, Chang opens…

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TANK Mix: SCALER 1:01:52

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Bristol-based techno industrialists SCALER bring the noise with this week's mix, suitable for dancefloors and steelworks alike.Tracklist:damon jee - ***Paranoia [BS DR]Decius - Bread & ButterYounger Than Me - CeremonyEbi - SanAnthony Naples - BounceClaudio PRC, Andrea Cossu - Hydrozoa (Original Mix)Robbie Doherty - Work iT (original mix)Japanese Te…

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From billion-dollar brand to blank slate: Bobbi Brown’s comeback 35:30

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She built her first company, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, into a billion-dollar brand. But when things soured between her and her parent company, Estée Lauder, she had a choice: retire from the industry, or reinvent herself with a new brand. Brown joins host Jeff Berman to reveal the lessons she learned from scaling – and leaving – her first company. She…

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Cozy Autumn Mysteries 55:01

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Autumn may have more cozy signifiers than any other season—though we all have our own favorites. Maybe for you it’s sweater weather, football games, spooky season, apple picking, leaf peeping, or mainlining candy corn. Whatever it is, in today’s episode we’re looking closely at three of these autumnal staples. First, we get to the bottom of a recur…

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Branding truths and tariff myths, with Autodesk’s Dara Treseder & Flexport’s Ryan Petersen 29:11

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In a special episode of Rapid Response, we feature two fast-paced, lively conversations from Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco. Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder breaks down branding and marketing lessons from the most high-profile campaigns of 2025. Treseder shares her unvarnished read on Sydney Sweeney, Cracker Barrel, Taylor Swift, and more. In …

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Co-founder of Rambler Sparkling Water talks minerals, being all in on his product, and water wars 28:58

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This week on Hello Longhorn meet Dave Mead, BS '93, a co-founder of Rambler Sparkling Water. Rambler Sparkling Water is a mineral water made in Austin, TX. Available in Original, Lemon-Lime, Grapefruit and Satsuma. Learn more about the Longhorn Business Network at www.texasexes.org/connect-longhorn-business-network. About the Show: Hello Longhorn i…

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TANK Mix: Evissimax 53:20

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Italian-Nigerian DJ and rapper Evissimax takes no prisoners with this week's TANK Mix, a non-stop riot of Jersey club, techno and electronica.Tracklist:Garra - DNZA X UndrwghtNightslug - Miss jaySomersault - Mun singMove it - Bianca OblivionVenale - HLRTYMonica - Dj Bark LeeRodeo - TOGOIMPACTI - Rattlesnake & De SchuurmanBounce dat - kade young & J…

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Beauty Standards w/ FACE YOURSELF | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.14 29:05

2M ago29:05

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal podcast, host Kiki interviews Corey Doremus from the band FACE YOURSELF. They discuss the band's journey, their recent EP release called “Fury”, and the band’s collaborative songwriting process. Corey shares insights into his musical influences, the impact of technology on music production, and the themes explo…